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April 18 reveals how The Rolling Stones kept evolving while never losing their edge. The date spans explosive early concerts in England and Paris, Mick Jagger’s headline-making legal controversies, and the band’s stadium-era dominance in New Zealand. Yet its most emotional chapter came in 2020, when the Stones performed virtually for One World: Together at Home with each member playing from home. Their moving version of You Can’t Always Get What You Want became even more historic as it marked Charlie Watts’ final performance with the band. April 18 is a timeline of rebellion, resilience, and lasting legacy.
Apr. 18, 1964: Mick Jagger os officially charged by authorities for operating a vehicle without holding a valid driver’s license and without proper insurance coverage. The incident quickly drew attention, adding another headline to the band’s growing notoriety during their early rise to fame. At a time when The Rolling Stones were already being portrayed as rock’s rebellious outsiders, moments like this only strengthened their wild public image and helped fuel the controversy that surrounded them.
Apr. 18, 1965: L’Olympia, Paris, France Everybody Needs Somebody To Love-Around And Around/Off The Hook/Time Is On My Side/Carol/It’s All Over Now/Little Red Rooster/Route 66/Everybody Needs Somebody To Love/The Last Time/I’m Alright/Hey Crawdaddy
April 18, 2020: The Rolling Stones perform virtually for Global Citizen’s One World: Together at Home rvent
On April 18, 2020, amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Stones joined the lineup of artists for the Global Citizen’s One World: Together at Home virtual concert. The event was organized in collaboration with the World Health Organization to support healthcare workers and raise awareness during the ongoing crisis. For the performance, each band member played separately from their respective homes (Charlie playing air drums) appearing via webcam in a split-screen format. Despite the physical distance, their rendition of their classic You Can’t Always Get What You Want captured the spirit of unity and resilience. The moment became one of the highlights of the globally televised and streamed event, showcasing how music could still bring people together even when the world was apart. It marked a unique and memorable entry in the band’s long performance history. Sadly this was to be Charlie Watts’ last appearance with the band ever.
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